For whatever reason, I find scones to be absolutely delicious. Not being much of a cake, or baked goods person, scones are dense, offer more fruit, and can be eaten more slowly than, say, a cupcake. Unfortunately, I can't rationalize the typical scone recipe of white...
Go To Blueberry Smoothie
It's been a blissfully mellow weekend full of bad TV, sleeping in, and reading. Tomorrow, things get real as I am headed on a work trip with about half my school's staff, our principals, and superintendent. Yikes! Apart from that, the hot summer weather is in full...
Pineapple Chicken Kabobs
Something about the warm weather just makes grilled meals sound and taste so much better. Plus, Rob bought fancy new folding chairs for our patio that makes me want to sit out there instead of being in the kitchen. I am pretty grill illiterate in terms of turning the...
Banana Oat Muffins
A bit of housekeeping: Two new tabs have been added! These tabs will lead you to a list of recipes that have appeared on the blog and a catalog of past Tall Tales Tuesday posts organized by countries. Check them out if you have a minute! On to a delicious,...
Cauliflower Tots: Not Just for Kids
A few posts back, I posted a picture of a side dish that has started to become a regular in my house. Since a number of you asked for the recipe, I figured it was high time to share it! Cauliflower Tots This is a mostly healthy recipe that doesn't take all that long...
Stuffed Bell Peppers
Rob and I do a big Costco haul about every 2 weeks. We load up on fruits, vegetables, meats, and cheese (because it's a vice), and then spend the next two weeks surprising ourselves when we eat it all. I am a major advocate of trying not to waste anything we buy by...
Roasted Edamame and Chickpeas
Good morning! I am off to a track meet this afternoon, so I wanted to share this recipe with you all before leaving for work. Hopefully today's race won't be as cold and windy as Saturday's meet. Roasted Edamame and Chickpeas As I was going through my Pinterest recipe...
Almond Joy Energy Bites
These Almond Joy Energy Bites are easy to make and provide a touch of sweetness with protein. Store them in the freezer and eat them on the go, or when you need a burst of energy. Updated on January 29, 2020. The first energy bites I ever made while living in Vietnam...
Minestrone Soup
Happy Friday! Woot! If you follow me on Instagram, then you know I love weekend meal prep to get ready for a healthy week. For me, it is essential. Otherwise I just eat chips and salsa because I'm too lazy/tired/unenthused to cook. Recently, I have been making big...
Fruit and Granola Breakfast Roll Up
I don't know about you, but this Monday has been go go go! I feel like I haven't stopped moving since 6 am! Between my students coming in for help, (yes I know I caught her putting on makeup) and getting through my to do list, (blurred for safety) sitting on the couch...
Skinny Vegetable Dinner Dip
Isn't is amazing how time just flies by? Two weeks ago I started the process of transferring my blog to Bluehost and by the time everything was organized and completed, two weeks had flown by! There are still some changes I will be making over the next few weeks, but...
Super Bowl Appetizers
Remember how I ran in 60 degree weather this weekend? Well, today it's snowing. Hard. I've said it before, but I have to say it again. This is the best way to do winter: with bright, warm, sunny days thrown in the mix enough so you don't go crazy in the cold and...